Physical tests, exhausting diets, alluring temptations and forced weekly weighing … In February, a new season of the Weighted People project started on STS. The host of the show, our compatriot Yulia Kovalchuk, frankly said that after all, she also once went on a diet …
It seems to me that to see a person in front of you who is much slimmer than you, and at the same time asks or even forces you to exercise, pushes you to radically change your usual way of life – this is an excellent incentive to work on yourself. So inviting me to host Weighted People is an informed decision. By the way, I watched the American version before filming, and to be honest, there are not many TV shows that catch me, but it made a very strong impression on me. I wondered if it would be possible to recreate the same exciting project in our country and with our participants, while revealing the national mentality. I perceived the proposal to lead the project as a challenge, supported by a sincere interest.
This project is important for me, first of all, because I can, at least slightly, but change a person’s life. It’s great to see unhappy people turn into happy ones! Weighted people require daily immersion and give me completely different emotions than entertainment programs. As an experienced reality TV participant, I thought it was much more interesting to be directly involved in the show than to host it. It turned out that running such a competition is no less exciting: somewhere to tease a falling asleep player, somewhere to cheer with a kind word.
There was a period in my life when I really resorted to the help of diets. But this was not related to the desire to lose weight. Then I passed tests, according to the results of which an individual program was formed for me, which allowed me to normalize the work of the body. And it really helped me. But now there are so many diets that only make the situation worse. Therefore, the main advice: first of all, try to eat a balanced diet. Each person needs a certain amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, but in individual proportions. There is no diet that can suit everyone: after all, someone weighs fifty kilograms, and someone a hundred, someone has a sick stomach, and someone has diabetes. As for the general points, try not to overeat at night looking and eat fractionally: every three to four hours. If you stick to these simple rules plus start walking or cycling a lot, even these simple tricks will be enough to keep you from gaining extra pounds.
I follow the guys and I can say that I feel great pride, for example, for the same finalist of the second season – Yan Samokhvalov, who is now in such wonderful physical shape. Just smart! Yakov Povarenkin also turned into a slender woman, now he is a coach himself. Of course, I rejoice at the success of Timur Bikbulatov, the winner of the second season. He looks amazing, got a job in a fitness room, and recently became a father for the third time. Of course, not only their appearance changes, but also their overall attitude towards life: work, relationships with relatives, friends, the opposite sex and, in general, with the world around them. In the third season, by the way, it will be more difficult for our participants, because now they will lose weight and compete in pairs – husbands with wives, children with parents and best friends. Trust us, we have prepared a lot of surprises!
To be honest, I have been involved in sports since early childhood: rhythmic gymnastics, folk dances and modern jazz. Having moved to Moscow, I entered the choreography department. My dancing experience is twenty five years. If you constantly exercise, it becomes difficult to sit without physical activity even for a couple of days. In addition, I train a lot before performing, and the concerts themselves help burn calories and kilograms. I regularly visit the gym, but I don’t really like fitness, I am more willing to do exercises for certain muscle groups. I love to swim, which, by the way, is also very useful for people with problematic weight: a person spends two to three times more energy in water than in the air, which means that he loses weight faster.
There can be a healthy mind in the body only with a healthy consciousness and attitude of a person. After all, there are very nasty people with a magnificent figure. However, often all those who watch their bodies are very disciplined, have incredible patience and endurance. These qualities are a prerequisite for spiritual health. It seems to me that this is an ideal to strive for.
Now the work is in full swing: last year we recorded a solo album and gave a big concert, now we are working on the second album, which we started almost immediately after the first. In fact, I know many who do better, so I can’t call myself a special person. I think the answer is simple. If a person likes what he does, he finds time. And if not, then, of course, it will be a burden. I personally want to try everything, while I have strength and health, and my loved ones are nearby. Of course, work brings pleasure, but our relatives, friends, travels – they add bright colors to life. This is something that in old age you will remember over a cup of coffee, rocking in a rocking chair.